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Horoscopes July 12, 2023: Topher Grace, choose the power of positive thought

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 26; Kimberly Perry, 40; Michelle Rodriguez, 45; Topher Grace, 45.Happy Birthday: Check who’s on your side and willing to step in and take over. Surround yourself with allies and share your ideas. Strength and courage will help you bring about positive change and greater security. Use your intelligence when dealing with money matters, contracts and joint ventures. Know when to say no and when to work alone. Choose the power of positive thought over discord. Your numbers are 2, 8, 19, 27, 33, 44, 48.ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can talk your way into anything today, but your dreams will crumble if you don’t follow through with your promises. Offer only what’s feasible, and be willing to work alongside those who have as much to offer as you do. Romance is favored. 3 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Social events won’t unfold as anticipated. Rethink how you spend your time, and be honest about what you will and won&...

Ask Amy: What if grandma finds out where I’ve sent the kids?

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

Dear Amy: My husband and I work full-time jobs and are fortunate to have weekly childcare for our children (ages 9 and 13) through our parents, all of whom live nearby. However, we recently learned that “Grandma A” has been doing things we have explicitly asked her not to do.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: I’m basically a single mom because of my husband’s fixation Advice | Ask Amy: How do I save myself from a cruise with these pretentious women? Advice | Ask Amy: He said hurtful things about my wedding, and now I’m expected to fix our rift Advice | Ask Amy: I put in a lot of work to be the fun neighbor, and these women ruin my plans Advice | Ask Amy: I told the bride she was being rude, and now everyone’s mad For example, we don’t allow our children to be on social media, and Grandma A helped our older child create an account to use at her house. We have also asked Grandma A to...

Harriette Cole: My friend hit my car while he was helping me move. Who pays for it?

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: Last week, I had to move out of my family home suddenly. I was fortunate enough to have a friend offer to help me move. He was so sweet and did almost everything for me, for which I am incredibly grateful.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: This is my road trip, and she keeps butting in Advice | Harriette Cole: This B-list celebrity is a drag on our event Advice | Harriette Cole: Is it a red flag that he wants me to ride a bus to our first date? Advice | Harriette Cole: People are saying my friend’s bad news is just a scam to get money Advice | Harriette Cole: She fought my sentimental claim to my mom’s table. Now we don’t speak. However, things took a turn for the worse when the moving van he was driving hit my car, causing nearly $4,000 in damage. Because I appreciate all that my friend did to help me, I can’t help but wonder if it’s wrong to ask him t...

Milan Kundera, Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris aged 94, Czech media say

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

PRAGUE (AP) — Milan Kundera, Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris aged 94, Czech media say.Source

Corea del Norte amenaza a EEUU y lanza otro misil balístico intercontinental

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

SEÚL, Corea del Sur — Corea del Norte lanzó el miércoles un presunto misil balístico intercontinental, dos días después de amenazar a Estados Unidos por lo que calificó como incursiones de aviones espía en su espacio aéreo.El ejército de Corea del Sur confirmó que Corea del Norte había lanzado un aparente misil balístico de largo alcance hacia el este desde las afueras de Pyongyang, la capital de Corea del Norte, alrededor de las 10 a. m. del miércoles. Dijo que se había fortalecido la vigilancia y que estaba manteniendo la preparación militar en estrecha cooperación con EEUU.El portavoz del gobierno japonés, Hirokazu Matsuno, dijo que mientras aún se estaban analizando los detalles, se estima que el misil voló durante 74 minutos antes de caer en el mar de Japón a unas 155 millas al oeste de la isla Okushiri, en HokkaidoSe estimó que el misil, que fue lanzado en una trayectoria elevada, viajó 620 millas y alcanzó una altitud máxima de aproximadamente 3,725 millas. Matsuno dijo que a...

California ha gastado miles de millones de dólares para combatir la falta de vivienda, pero el problema de las personas sin techo ha empeorado

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

(CNN) — California ha gastado la asombrosa cantidad de US$ 17.500 millones tratando de combatir la falta de vivienda en solo cuatro años. Pero, en el mismo período de tiempo, de 2018 a 2022, la población de personas sin hogar del estado creció. La mitad de todos los estadounidenses que viven en las calles, según muestran los datos federales, viven en California.En todo el país, la falta de vivienda va en aumento. Pero California está agregando más personas sin techo cada año que cualquier otro estado. Más de 170.000 personas sin hogar ahora viven aquí.“El problema sería mucho peor, sin estas intervenciones”, dijo a CNN Jason Elliott, asesor principal sobre personas sin hogar del gobernador Gavin Newsom. “Y eso no es lo que la gente quiere oír. Lo entiendo, lo entendemos”.Pero con US$ 17.500 millones, el estado podría, en teoría, haber pagado el alquiler de cada persona sin hogar en California durante esos cuatro años, incluso con los altos costos de vivienda del estado.“Eso es...

Mia Mason launches campaign in Maryland’s newly open 6th District

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

Mia Mason announced on Sunday that she is running for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District in 2024. This is the 20-year military veteran’s third congressional campaign — she also ran in Maryland’s 1st District in 2020 and 2022.Incumbent Rep. David Trone (D) announced two months ago that he is running for the open U.S. Senate seat in Maryland, leaving the Democratic primary wide open. Maryland state Del. Joe Vogel announced his run for the seat in May, making Mason the second Democrat to join the upcoming primary race.“We’re running because we’re passionate about our communities, and ALL of the people in them,” Mason said in a press release. “We understand the struggles and challenges that we are facing right now, because we are listening to you, and because we’ve experienced them too.”Mason said in her campaign announcement that she hopes to be the first trans woman to serve in Congress or one of the first in a cohort of trans w...

US forward Christian Pulisic arrives in Italy for expected transfer to AC Milan

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

MILAN (AP) — United States forward Christian Pulisic arrived in Italy on Wednesday for a medical with AC Milan before an expected transfer from Chelsea.The 24-year-old Pulisic, who has one year left on his contract at Chelsea, is expected to sign a four-year deal with the Rossoneri and become the third American to play for the club after Oguchi Onyewu and Sergiño Dest.“I’m very happy to be here. I’m excited. I’m excited to start with this historic club,” Pulisic told reporters waiting for him at Milan’s Malpensa airport. “It’s legendary and I’m really excited to come here and try to win some titles here.”Milan, which is owned by American investment firm RedBird, is preparing to pay a transfer fee of 20 million euros ($22 million) for Pulisic, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport. That would be less than half of what Chelsea paid Borussia Dortmund for Pulisic in 2019.Hampered by injuries, Pulisic never fully lived up to expectations in England. Although he did win the Champions Leag...

BWI Marshall Airport bathrooms could be voted the best in the nation

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

Some restrooms at BWI, particularly the old ones in Concourse A and the old ones now replaced by new facilities in Concourse B, were designed to accommodate 30% fewer passengers than current demand, according to the airport.(Courtesy BWI Marshall Airport) Some restrooms at BWI, particularly the old ones in Concourse A and the old ones now replaced by new facilities in Concourse B, were designed to accommodate 30% fewer passengers than current demand, according to the airport.(Courtesy BWI Marshall Airport) If you’ve enjoyed using the new BWI Marshall Airport bathrooms, now’s the time to show your appreciation! The airport’s porcelain thrones are among the top 10 finalists for Cintas 2023 America&...

Rockies' Elias Díaz becomes unlikely All-Star MVP, 3 1/2 years after cut loose by Pirates

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:40:05 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Elias Díaz may be the most unlikely All-Star MVP.Just 3 1/2 years after Pittsburgh failed to offer a contract and allowed him to become a free agent, Diaz hit a go-ahead, two-run homer off Félix Bautista in the eighth inning to lift the National League over the American 3-2 on Tuesday night.A first-time All-Star at age 32, the Colorado catcher put his name on an award won by Willie Mays, Joe Morgan, Frank and Brooks Robinson, both Ken Griffeys and Mike Trout.“I honestly can’t believe that my name is going to be next to some of those names,” Díaz said through a translator, clutching the crystal bat awarded the MVP. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be in this position.” Broncos safety Justin Simmons learns fire prevention firsthand After five years with the Pirates, Díaz found out from his agent in December 2019 he had been non-tendered.“When they let me go, I didn’t allow myself to feel defeated,” Díaz said. “I maintained my confidence and staye...